Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance: Driver Input

by Terry Heick, Bryan Heitkotter (Photographer)

Smooth is Fast Autocross Performance a high-performance driving series providing readers a complete, one-stop source for autocross information.Vol 3, "Driver Input" explores the role of the driver in exacting automotive high-performance. This is done by identifying best practices for inputs at the throttle, steering, braking, and gearchange controls that will promote smoothness, and thus precision and speed.The "Smooth is Autocross Performance" series covers the nuts-and-bolts of autocross--from handling adjustments and choosing an apex, to course-walking and corner working. Further, there is an emphasis on the driving strategies that translate to all areas of high-performance driving. There is also an extensive glossary defining much of the jargon that can be a barrier for novice drivers.By focusing on driver inputs--namely the concept of grip, and the relationship between driver inputs via the steering wheel, throttle, brakes, and gearchange--both novice and experienced racers will find value in Smooth is Autocross Performance.

50 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 8, 2011